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The $3.7 billion spending plan featured a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and level-funding for most core operations.
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Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
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UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
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Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
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Alabama General Fund Budget stories
Legislature
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
Local news
The Decatur council voted 4–1 to move forward with the Cook Museum expansion, sparking debate over costs and transparency.
Legislature
“It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said.
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget.
Legislature
The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Legislature
The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed.
Legislature
Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund.
Legislature
The series of bills appropriates portions of the state's general fund to build new prisons, fund programs for children and small business loan programs.
Legislature
The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.